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Fresh Electro Folk From Astronauts

January 21, 2016 nicole.baumann Leave a comment

It’s been about a year since we’ve heard from Astronauts, or the project of London’s Dan Carney. Regardless of that absence, Astronauts are back in the form of a sleek little jam by the name of “Civil Engineer,” which you should take a listen to below. The track simmers for its duration, the synths combine with some gritty undertones of guitar as well as layers of subtle vocals to create a highly textured song. You’ll find it’s easy to lose yourself in the song; Carney’s vocals are soft and entrancing. Stay tuned for the official release of the single on February 19th via Lo Recordings.

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More From Astronauts

January 23, 2015 nicole.baumann Leave a comment

A couple of months ago, I told you about London’s Dan Carney and his folk pop project, Astronauts. I shared with you his Four Songs EP, but today I’ve got a single that was recently released, “In My Direction.” This track is from Astronauts’ debut album, Hollow Ponds, which is available now for your listening pleasure, and it combines a lot of quality elements of both of those aforementioned genres to win your heart. It’s got a subtle acoustic guitar riff at its core, layered soft vocals and builds through its course, adding in more detail and elements as it grows. Enjoy its understated goodness and pick up Hollow Ponds here.

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Alt-Folk From Astronauts

November 6, 2014 nicole.baumann Leave a comment

Astronauts is the project of London songwriter, Dan Carney, who has had quite the busy year. Earlier in 2014, he released not only an EP, but his first debut album, Hollow Ponds, under this name. Now, before the year is even out, he’s given us more to love with Four Songs EP. While this EP came out earlier this week here in the States, now is never a better time to discover this quiet style that features a culmination of soft folk elements and harsh electronic ones that will steal your heart with gentle melody. Listen to a track from the EP below, “Only Son.” It’s a great way to start off your Thursday. And when you’re done listening to that go check out their single “Skydive–” it’s also pretty special.

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